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Saab, MBDA Strengthen Defense Cooperation in Anti-Tank, Air Defense

February 1, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

Sweden and France have solidified their defense partnership through a strategic agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the critical areas of anti-tank and air defense. The agreement, signed on January 30 during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, marks a milestone in the relationship between the two nations

RTX's Blue Canyon Technologies Delivers Four Satellites for DARPA's Blackjack Program

January 31, 2024 @ 06:20 AM

Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a subsidiary of RTX, has delivered four satellites for the DARPA's Blackjack program and advancing low-Earth orbit (LEO) technology for national security. The

Slovakia Explores Purchase of Patriot Missile Defense System

January 30, 2024 @ 02:37 PM

In a bid to enhance its long-term airspace defense capabilities, Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kalinak has announced the country's interest in acquiring the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. Speaking on the state broadcaster RTVS's Sunday debate show, Kalinak revealed that Slovakia aims to leverage a discount it received...

Iran Announces Long-Term Plans for 15-Ton Payload Satellite Launch Vehicles

January 30, 2024 @ 11:10 AM

Iran's Defense Ministry declared its long-term plans to develop satellite launch vehicles capable of carrying cargoes weighing up to 15 tons into orbit. The announcement was made by Ahmad Hosseini Mounes, the spokesman for the ministry's space division, following the recent successful launch of three domestically-produced satellites using the Simorgh (Phoenix)...

Rostec Tests New Military Weather Reconnaissance System

January 30, 2024 @ 08:10 AM

Rostec's Ruselectronics Holding has completed testing of the Syuzhet-MF complex, a system set to revolutionize military meteorological data gathering from hydrometeorological satellites. The system, designed to receive data from hydrometeorological satellites, promises to transform the way meteorological information is collected and utilized by the military

Slovenia Procures IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System within ESSI Framework

January 27, 2024 @ 08:23 AM

Slovenia has procured the medium-range air defense system IRIS-T SLM within the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) framework. Diehl Defence signed a purchase contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on January 25

Germany Asks Rheinmetall, Diehl Defence and Hensoldt to Develop Short- and Very...

January 26, 2024 @ 06:20 AM

Germanys Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw), signed a development contract today with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and Very Short-Range”, or LVS NNbS. Established in 2021, ARGE NNbS comprises three member companies: Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH of Bremen, Diehl Defence GmbH & Co

Iran Offers to Launch Satellites of Other Countries

January 23, 2024 @ 05:54 AM

The space commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Sardar Jafar Abadi, has announced Iran's readiness to launch satellites for other countries. This declaration came during a recent interview on a special news program, where Abadi also shared details about the successful launch of the Soraya satellite and outlined the IRGC's future plans in satellite launches

U.S. Minuteman III Replacement Program Faces Soaring Costs Amid $95.8B Budget Blowout...

January 19, 2024 @ 11:36 AM

The United States' endeavor to replace its ground-based nuclear arsenal, anchored by the Minuteman III, has officially blown through its budget of $95.8 billion due to the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation, according to a statement released by the Air Force on Thursday

Georgia Signs Contract with Poland for Piorun-M MANPADS Air Defense Missile Systems

January 18, 2024 @ 12:41 PM

The Georgian Ministry of Defense has officially announced the signing of a contract with the Polish company MESKO S.A

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